Plaud is hiring: PR Manager - San Francisco in San Francisco

Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company that teams hardware and software to create the world’s most trusted AI work companion to boost productivity for professionals through note-taking solutions. Since 2023, more than 1,500,000 users worldwide have adopted our technology to capture, extract, and use what they say, hear, see, and think. With ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, and EN 18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.

Why You Should Join Us

• Plaud is a bootstrapped, rapidly growing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run-rate achieved in just three years.
• Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for professional tools and play a direct role in our global expansion.
• Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success.
• Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.
• Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere.

What You Will Do

• Strategy & Planning: develop and execute global and regional PR strategies for Plaud Consumer, Business, and Developer sectors; identify key narratives to position Plaud as a pioneer in AI-driven productivity; coordinate launches, thought-leadership campaigns, and brand moments across major markets.
• Media Relations: build and manage relationships with tier-1 tech, business, and vertical media; secure consistent, high-quality coverage across earned media channels; act as day-to-day contact for press inquiries, briefings, and interviews.
• Content & Messaging: draft press releases, media pitches, briefing documents, op-eds, and bylines; ensure message consistency across external channels; collaborate with product, legal, and marketing teams to develop PR-ready narratives.
• Event & Communications: support media strategies for product launches, global conferences, and press events; prepare spokespeople with media training and talking points; manage sentiment.
• Analytics & Optimization: track PR performance and coverage using relevant tools; analyze campaign impact and iterate based on insights; maintain and grow a database of press contacts, coverage reports, and benchmarks.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4–7 years PR/communications experience with 1+ years in senior PR roles, preferably in tech, AI, SaaS, or premium consumer electronics.
• Proven track record managing PR agencies and multi-market campaigns.
• Experience with regulatory communications and crisis management.
• Strong network of European media contacts and demonstrated media placement success.
• Good at using AI tools to improve work efficiency.
• Experience working with executive stakeholders, agencies, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent storytelling, writing, and editing skills.
• Comfortable navigating fast-paced, international environments with shifting priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in Communications/Marketing.
• Previous experience building PR functions from scratch in new markets.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Plaud is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.